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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Miami Ohio State Baylor Tarleton| Ohio University Main Campus | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 24,145 students)
Ohio University vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Texas Tech?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Ohio University than Texas Tech University ($23,720.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Ohio University ($17,896 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 17.9% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,460 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Texas Tech University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 0.6% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($9,416 vs. $9,359)
Ohio University vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 26 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
Ohio University vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University or Texas Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Texas Tech and Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Texas Tech University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/